THE Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) is introducing guidelines to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) governance in Singapore, in its bid to make the AI ecosystem more ...
Singapore stays ahead of Southeast Asian peers in FDI despite Q1 dip: McKinsey
Foreign direct investments (FDIs) broadly rose across Southeast Asia but the Lion City has once again proved its appeal to investors. McKinsey’s quarterly economic review for the region showed FDIs ...
Singapore seeks to import meat, eggs from Vietnam
The demand for fresh food and eggs in Singapore is huge, so the city-state sought to import the products from Vietnam, Abdul Jalil Kader, deputy director of the Singapore Food Age ...
Ex-employee of businessman linked to S$3bil money laundering case in Singapore exposes boss’ excesses
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Just hours after police ... which included regular trips to China and Europe. They often flew in first or business class, but would also charter private planes for ...
10 in 10 with OUE Healthcare (SGX: 5WA), With Healthcare Businesses Across Singapore, China, Myanmar, Indonesia And Japan
OUE Healthcare owns, operates and invests in healthcare businesses across Singapore, China, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Japan.
How a businessman lost over $2m investing in a ‘crypto bank’
He was so excited at being offered a chance to buy a stake in that bank he jumped into it without even checking. Read more at straitstimes.com.
4 Singapore stocks that serve “delicious” returns
Add more flavour to your investment portfolio for even more yummy returns with these four Singapore food stocks!
Over 600 kg of smokeless tobacco seized in Singapore
The Singaporean police seized more than 600 kg of smokeless tobacco during operations in the enclave from May 15 to June 30, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore announced.
5 tax-friendly destinations for OFWs
OFWs are subject to the income tax of the host country, with rates varying based on the country's prevailing tax laws.
Vietnam could allow companies to import gold for first time in years, industry official says
(Source corrects quote in paragraph 4 to remove reference to timeline from government on imports; also corrects figure in paragraph 9 to 33 tonnes (not 33 million tonnes)) By Ashitha Shivaprasad and ...
IN FOCUS: IPO drought, poor valuations: What can be done to revive Singapore’s ailing stock market?
For years, the Singapore stock market has been reeling from a "vicious cycle" of poor valuations, evaporating liquidity and a lack of new listings. What will it take to give the moribund market a shot ...
Singapore GDP up 2.9% YoY in Q2 2024
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.9% year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter... The post Singapore GDP up 2.9% YoY in Q2 2024 appeared first on The Independent Singapore N ...
The risk of investing in private and unknown business
Small investors are often put at disadvantage because they usually do not get a full picture of the business and how it is run. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s luxury housing market rebounds in H1, prime condo sales up 28%
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s luxury housing market has made a strong recovery compared to the previous six... The post Singapore’s luxury housing market rebounds in H1, prime condo sales up 28% appeared fir ...
South-east Asia bets big on casinos, but who will take Singapore’s crown?
SOUTH-EAST Asia is fast cashing in on the casino business. Whether it is to woo tourism dollars, boost the local economy, create jobs, or stamp out illegal gambling, some Asean economies are playing ...
Analysis: High-value industries versus labour-intensive jobs among policy dilemmas confronting Johor-Singapore SEZ
As plans to launch the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) gain momentum and more details emerge on its scope and goals, both sides will need to strike the ...